Job Description
Job Description:
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.The Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. The Nursing Assistant works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, coworkers and others.
Education Qualifications:
Educational/Registration Requirements:
- Verifiable completion of a recognized Nurse Aide training program, or current registration on applicable state Nursing Assistant registry at time of hire, or 6 months of Nursing Assistant experience
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
Job Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital
Shift Rotation: Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: Varies/Varies
Hours Per Pay Period: 24
Compensation Range: $17.27 - $22.62 / hour
Union: VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)
FTE: 0.3
Weekends: Rotation
Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus:
